CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0879
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk9.74%
95th percentile - higher than 95% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain full system privileges, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the FTP server to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of buffer overflow.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via macro variables in a message file.